Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Hi Everyone! For one of my New Year's Resolutions, I have decided to try to use the craft products that I already have in my craft room. I have always had a love for paper even when I was a little girl. There use to be a stationary store near my house where I use to buy all sorts of construction papers by the sheet, the rainbow one being my favorite. I also had these Lindy Ball Point Pens in all the different colors. I even had a set of 36 color pencils back then and I have to admit to you all that I still have them in their original box! My addiction to paper, ribbon and lace has grown in the last few years. I don't feel bad though, because I know that I'm not the only one in this boat. I'm proud of myself, because I used quite of few things from my stash on this card!

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For my card, I was inspired by the grey, pink and black in the picture along with the tree branches. I used Digi Design Papers from Shery K Designs - Love in Paris Collection that I purchased at MyGrafico. Tilda with Christmas Hearts, from Magnolia-licious, was stamped on Cryogen White Card Stock and was colored using Alcohol Markers,
Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I paper pieced her dress using some digi papers. I added some Black Doodlebug Flock to the trim of the dress to make it look like black velvet. I just love this sweet image! It's just perfect to send a little love to someone special any time of the year! I made the flowers using a set of Joy Flower Dies. I die cut them out and sponged them with some Pink Chalk Ink from Recollections. The Black Centers are Studio112 Adhesive Gems from Joann Fabrics and Crafts. The Pink Mini Roses and Rosebuds are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The Branch was cut using Sizzlets Cherry Blossom Branch. The Bird was cut using LR0205 Marianne Designs Creatables Die Set. The Heart Lace is from Joann Frabrics and Crafts. The Pink and White Bakers Twine is from Hemptique that I purchased at Marshalls. The Pink Trim around the heart is from my stash. The pink Velvet Ribbon is from Michaels. The Postmark was stamped using an image from Recollections. After putting the card together, I decided to add a hand drawn heart for the bird to hold.

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You certainly did a fantastic job on this card with the stash. (and this is also my New Year resolution too, hehe)I love Tilda's beautiful dress and the cute little birdie. Can't stop staring at those beautiful flowers. Fun & great job!Hugs,Cabio

Suzan I am in love with your card! There are so many details that make this one so gorgeous. I love it, the whole card, everything you did. You are a great designer. I love paper too and hoard it so I also have been trying to use what I have. It is hard but I may break after the CHA releases come out! lolHugs Kelly

This card is so darling!!! You have showcased that darling image in such a magnificent way!! Gosh!! All of the details you have used are STUNNING!!! Your work is absolute perfection!!! Big hugs!! Jacque

Suzan, this is gorgeous!!! Love the paper piecing and the layout adding the beautiful flowers and bird on a branch!!!I'm right there with you in the boat. I am going to use only the things I have in my stash. I can say that because I just ordered some more dies yesterday! :)

Hi Suzan,Oh how Beautiful your card is!!Tilda is wonderful sitting in the heart. You have coloured her perfectly and I really like that you paper pieced her dress :o)Your flowers are GORGEOUS made with the notes. Love your design and your stunning papers :o) Also love your wee bird with it's teeny heart and the branch. Think you got it all in this Challenge!Big Hugs, Candy

Suzan, This is such a sweet card. I love the color combo and Tilda looks fabulous in her flowery dress with gorgeous black trim. Stunning. Lovely card design and your flowers are to die for. I love how they turned out.Hugz,Cathy Lee

Ooooooo so pretty! Love the frill behind the heart and those flowers are freakin' gorgeous!! Hey I should try that paper piercing again some time. Makes for a perfect match. Love that tree die and bird too. Hugs!

Hey sweet pea!! How are you feeling??? Much better I hope! Your card is GORGEOUS, hun!! I love the colors and papers you used, and Tilda is beautiful! LOVE LOVE LOVE those flowers and the bird on the branch is fabulous! Take care sweetie! hugs, Sharon

Oh, this is just gorgeous, Suzan. Love the colour scheme. You really have beautiful DP's for the layered panels, the paper piecing of Tilda's dress and the flowers. What a cutie bird. Love your card.Hugs,Norma

Hello Suzan, sorry to be so late in visiting you, your card is EXQUISITE. I love the papers, the lovely pink and grey really romantic. beautiful flowers, Tilda is sooo pretty, with her cute paperpieced dress. Awesome creation! Hugs.